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MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM AUGUST 28, 2009 A. Call to Order Mrs. Elsie Burkhalter, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System in Room 100, the “Louisiana Purchase Room,” Claiborne Conference Center, 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 11:34 a.m. B. Roll Call The roll was called. PRESENT Mrs. Elsie Burkhalter, Chair Mr. Steven Jackson Mr. Winfred F. Sibille, Vice Chair Mr. Jeff Jenkins Mr. Paul Aucoin Mr. Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Mr. Andre Coudrain Mr. Russell Mosely Dr. Mildred G. Gallot Mr. D. Wayne Parker Mr. E. Gerald Hebert Mr. Carl Shetler ABSENT Mr. Edward Crawford III Ms. Renee Lapeyrolerie Also present for the meeting were the following: System President Randy Moffett, System staff, administrators and faculty representatives from System campuses, Attorney Winston DeCuir, interested citizens, and representatives of the news media. C. Invocation Mr. Parker gave the invocation. D. Approval of Minutes of June 26, 2009 Meeting Upon motion of Mr. Long, seconded by Mr. Sibille, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2009 Board Meeting. E. Report of Academic and Student Affairs Committee Dr. Gallot, Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, presented the Committee report. Upon motion of Mr. Sibille, seconded by Mr. Coudrain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes August 28, 2009 Page 2 of 11 E.1. Nicholls State University’s request for termination of the following academic programs: Associate of Science degree program in Legal Assistant Studies; Associate of Science degree program in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Science degree program in Agribusiness; Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science; Bachelor of Arts degree program in French Education Grades K-12; Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology; and Bachelor of Arts degree program in French. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Nicholls State University’s request for termination of the following academic programs: Associate of Science degree program in Legal Assistant Studies; Associate of Science degree program in Criminal Justice; Bachelor of Science degree program in Agribusiness; Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Science; Bachelor of Arts degree program in French Education Grades K-12; Bachelor of Science degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology; and Bachelor of Arts degree program in French. E.2. Northwestern State University’s request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Barksdale Air Force Base and Northwestern State University. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Northwestern State University’s request for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Barksdale Air Force Base and Northwestern State University. E.3. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for termination of the following academic programs: Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Economics; Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Entrepreneurship; Bachelor of Science degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences; and Philosophy Service Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for termination of the following academic programs: Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Economics; Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Entrepreneurship; Bachelor of Science degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences; and Philosophy Service Area. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ms. Bette Howell Maroney, Secretary of Northwestern State University’s Faculty Senate and Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, made a brief public comment regarding Agenda Item E.3. On behalf of the Louisiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, she expressed regret with the elimination of University of Louisiana at Monroe’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences. She stated the importance of the field of study and urged the Board to reinstate the program when appropriate. E.4. University of Louisiana System’s request for approval of System Universities’ 2009-2010 Promotions in Faculty Rank and Recommendations for Tenure. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes August 28, 2009 Page 3 of 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana System’s request for approval of System Universities’ 2009-2010 Promotions in Faculty Rank and Recommendations for Tenure. F. Report of Athletic Committee Chair Shetler presented the Committee report. Upon motion of Mr. Shetler, seconded by Mr. Aucoin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. F.1. Nicholls State University’s request for approval of an Athletics Incentive Plan for Head Coaches. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Nicholls State University’s request for approval of an Athletics Incentive Plan for Head Coaches. F.2. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval to appoint Mr. Tim Baldwin as Interim Athletic Director effective August 10, 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval to appoint Mr. Tim Baldwin as Interim Athletic Director effective August 10, 2009. F.3. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of the contractual agreement with Ms. Julie Langford as Head Volleyball Coach for the period February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of the contractual agreement with Ms. Julie Langford as Head Volleyball Coach for the period February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010. F.4. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of the contractual agreement with Mr. Pete Langlois as Head Softball Coach for the period June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of the contractual agreement with Mr. Pete Langlois as Head Softball Coach for the period June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. F.5. University of Louisiana System’s report on significant athletic activities for the period of June 16 through August 17, 2009. This is a report only, and no Board action is necessary. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes August 28, 2009 Page 4 of 11 G. Report of Audit Committee Mr. Coudrain, Chair of the Committee, presented the report. Upon motion of Mr. Coudrain, seconded by Mr. Sibille, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. G.1. University of Louisiana System’s request for acceptance of Fiscal Year 2008-09 Financial and Compliance Representation Letters: a. Grambling State University b. Louisiana Tech University c. Nicholls State University d. Northwestern State University e. Southeastern Louisiana University f. University of Louisiana at Lafayette NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana System Universities’ Fiscal Year 2008-09 Financial and Compliance Representation Letters: a. Grambling State University b. Louisiana Tech University c. Nicholls State University d. Northwestern State University e. Southeastern Louisiana University f. University of Louisiana at Lafayette G.2. University of Louisiana System’s report on internal and external audits submitted for the period June 16 through August 17, 2009. This is a report only, and no Board action is necessary. H. Report of Facilities Planning Committee Mr. Mosely, Chair of the Facilities Planning Committee, presented the Committee report. Upon motion of Mr. Mosely, seconded by Mr. Shetler, the Board voted unanimously to amend its agenda to include two items of other business. Upon motion of Mr. Mosely, seconded by Mr. Shetler, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. H.1. Grambling State University’s request for approval to name the basketball arena in the Assembly Center the “Fredrick C. Hobdy Arena.” Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes August 28, 2009 Page 5 of 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System here by approve Grambling State University’s request to name the basketball arena in the Assembly Center the “Fredrick C. Hobdy Arena.” H.2. Louisiana Tech University’s request for approval to proceed with negotiations to develop a cooperative endeavor agreement with the City of Ruston to establish a business relationship for the supply of potable water and to transfer ownership and maintenance responsibility